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Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Woody
Shrubs and Vines
2.
Leaves Opposite
Legumes
(Fabaceae)
False
indigo (Amorpha
fruticosa L.)
Native
perennial.
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Notes: A shrub common to shorelines and stream
margins. Leaves are browsed by deer. The Kiowa made mats and bedding from the
stems. Dye made from the flowers were
used as a substitute for indigo.
NWI status:
FACW
Panicled
false indigo (Amorpha paniculata
Torr. & Gray)
Native perennial.
Note: Unlike false indigo, this species has
conspicuously
raised veins on the underside of the leaves and dense hairs on the
calyx of the
flowers. The leaves are browsed by
deer.
NWI status:
FACW
American
wisteria (Wisteria frutescens
(L.) Poir.)
Native
perennial.
Notes:
A popular
ornamental.
NWI status:
FACW
Groundhut
(Apios
americana Medik.)
Native
perennial.
Last update: 2/16/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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